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Hazardous Material?Hazardous Material?

Listed in the Hazardous Materials Listed in the Hazardous Materials Table, 49 CFR 172.101 TableTable, 49 CFR 172.101 Table

Meets the defining criteria for a Meets the defining criteria for a Hazard Class, 49 CFR part 173Hazard Class, 49 CFR part 173

Materials that are a Hazardous Materials that are a Hazardous Substance (EPA reg in DOT rule)Substance (EPA reg in DOT rule)

Materials that are a Hazardous Materials that are a Hazardous Waste, EPA RCRA regulated Waste, EPA RCRA regulated

Who Regulated HM?Who Regulated HM? US Department Of TransportationUS Department Of Transportation

• DOTDOT International Civil Aviation Organization International Civil Aviation Organization

• ICAOICAO International Air Transport AssociationInternational Air Transport Association

• IATAIATA International Maritime OrganizationInternational Maritime Organization

• IMDGIMDG United Nations United Nations

• UN TDGUN TDG Transport CanadaTransport Canada

• TC – TDG regulations (plain language)TC – TDG regulations (plain language)

What About My Material?What About My Material?

11stst : CLASSIFY it into a Hazard Class : CLASSIFY it into a Hazard Class 22ndnd : Identify the REQUIREMENTS : Identify the REQUIREMENTS 33rdrd : Identify the EXCEPTIONS : Identify the EXCEPTIONS 44thth : Do you qualify for the exceptions : Do you qualify for the exceptions 55thth : Use the exceptions : Use the exceptions 66thth : Package the material : Package the material 77thth : Verify and Transport : Verify and Transport

172.101 Table, HMT172.101 Table, HMT

This is the “Backbone” to the This is the “Backbone” to the regulationsregulations

Start here in ClassificationStart here in Classification Materials listed by Materials listed by

• Technical NameTechnical Name• End Use/Product NameEnd Use/Product Name• Generic Chemical/Use Family Generic Chemical/Use Family • Hazard Class Name (requires other Hazard Class Name (requires other

classification first)classification first)

Multiple Hazard MaterialsMultiple Hazard Materials

If your material meets multiple If your material meets multiple definitions you must:definitions you must:• Identify each Hazard Class/DivisionIdentify each Hazard Class/Division• Go to the Precedence of Hazard TableGo to the Precedence of Hazard Table

Found at 173.2aFound at 173.2a

• Determine the PRIMARY HAZARDDetermine the PRIMARY HAZARD Return to the HMT and look for a Return to the HMT and look for a

Hazard Class Name that includes all Hazard Class Name that includes all SUBSIDARY HAZARDSSUBSIDARY HAZARDS

Multiple Hazard Materials Multiple Hazard Materials

BE CAUTIOUS BE CAUTIOUS • Multiple hazards may remove you or Multiple hazards may remove you or

limit you from the Small Quantity limit you from the Small Quantity Exception UsageException Usage

Toxic Subsidiary Hazards may Toxic Subsidiary Hazards may eliminate you eliminate you

Radioactive materials are not Radioactive materials are not allowed by ANL Policy (consult with allowed by ANL Policy (consult with the SPM/Shipping Staff)the SPM/Shipping Staff)

Small Quantity Small Quantity Exception Exception

DOT has an DOT has an EXCEPTIONEXCEPTION for small for small quantitiesquantities

49CFR173.4 Contains Requirements49CFR173.4 Contains Requirements ANL Exemption to the Transportation ANL Exemption to the Transportation

Safety Manual more restrictiveSafety Manual more restrictive Special requirements for air shipments Special requirements for air shipments

in IATAin IATA Label/marking, packaging, inner packagingLabel/marking, packaging, inner packaging

Quantity Limitations ApplyQuantity Limitations Apply

For 6.1 PG I Maximum per inner For 6.1 PG I Maximum per inner container is 1 gramcontainer is 1 gram

For all others Maximum per inner For all others Maximum per inner container is 30 grams or 30 millilitercontainer is 30 grams or 30 milliliter

Outer package may contain only one Outer package may contain only one hazard class per packagehazard class per package

Maximum package limit is 29 kg (64 lb.)Maximum package limit is 29 kg (64 lb.)

Tested Packaging is RequiredTested Packaging is Required

Package that has been tested available Package that has been tested available from the APS Stock Roomfrom the APS Stock Room

Packages must be tested in Packages must be tested in configuration usedconfiguration used

From 6 feet all packages withstandFrom 6 feet all packages withstand• 1 drop on top, bottom, long side, short 1 drop on top, bottom, long side, short

side, side, • 1 drop onto intersection of 3 corners1 drop onto intersection of 3 corners

Compressive load test requiredCompressive load test required

Special Marking RequiredSpecial Marking Required

Outside of the package must be Outside of the package must be markedmarked• ““This package conforms to 49 CFR 173.4”This package conforms to 49 CFR 173.4”

Marking must beMarking must be• Visible during shipment (not on bottom)Visible during shipment (not on bottom)• Contrasting colorContrasting color• Durable (withstand 90 days of conditions)Durable (withstand 90 days of conditions)• LegibleLegible• 1/2” high lettering. 1/2” high lettering.

Inner Receptacle Requirements (for Inner Receptacle Requirements (for Ground Transport ONLY)Ground Transport ONLY)

Not liquid full at 55degrees C (131 F)Not liquid full at 55degrees C (131 F) Is plastic at lease 0.2 mm (0.008 inch) Is plastic at lease 0.2 mm (0.008 inch)

thick or glass, earthenware, metalthick or glass, earthenware, metal All removable closures held securely All removable closures held securely

with wire, tape or other positive meanswith wire, tape or other positive means Air Transport packages have additional Air Transport packages have additional

requirements requirements • Temp range -40 to 131 degrees FTemp range -40 to 131 degrees F• Withstand internal pressure of 95 kPaWithstand internal pressure of 95 kPa

Packaging RequirementsPackaging Requirements

Cushioning and absorbent must:Cushioning and absorbent must:• Not react with materialNot react with material• Be capable of absorbing entire contentsBe capable of absorbing entire contents

Receptacles packed in inner Receptacles packed in inner packaging, then placed into outerpackaging, then placed into outer

Outer package must be Outer package must be sealedsealed, and , and may not be opened during may not be opened during transportation.transportation.

SafetySafety For all packages received:For all packages received:

• Competent person must inspect packages Competent person must inspect packages for:for:

signs of leakagesigns of leakage significant damage to packagingsignificant damage to packaging

• Must be performed before the package if Must be performed before the package if openedopened

• Use this inspection to verify that all Use this inspection to verify that all materials have been disclosed to the materials have been disclosed to the CAT/beamline group, compare against ESAFCAT/beamline group, compare against ESAF

• If package is acceptable release to user. If package is acceptable release to user.

Leaking or Suspect PackagesLeaking or Suspect Packages If package appears to be damaged:If package appears to be damaged:

• Place package in the nearest fume hoodPlace package in the nearest fume hood Be sure there are no incompatibles in the Be sure there are no incompatibles in the

hoodhood Close sash to fully closed positionClose sash to fully closed position Block or close drainsBlock or close drains

• Contact the APS Chemical Hygiene OfficerContact the APS Chemical Hygiene Officer• Contact shipper and user if possibleContact shipper and user if possible• Verify contents of package from Verify contents of package from

documentationdocumentation

Leaking or Suspect PackagesLeaking or Suspect Packages If leaking contact 911 for assistanceIf leaking contact 911 for assistance

• Notify the Floor Coordinator or the APS Notify the Floor Coordinator or the APS Chemical Hygiene OfficerChemical Hygiene Officer

• If shipper can provide appropriate If shipper can provide appropriate information, continue with package information, continue with package inspectioninspection

• If outer packaging is damaged, but contents If outer packaging is damaged, but contents are not, release contents to user. are not, release contents to user.

Leaking or Suspect PackagesLeaking or Suspect Packages

Packaging and Waste MaterialsPackaging and Waste Materials• Treat materials as a Hazardous WasteTreat materials as a Hazardous Waste

Contact EMO-Waste Management for guidance if Contact EMO-Waste Management for guidance if required orrequired or

Contact APS Chemical Hygiene Officer for Contact APS Chemical Hygiene Officer for guidanceguidance

• If packaging appears contaminatedIf packaging appears contaminated Move to satellite accumulation area in another Move to satellite accumulation area in another

containercontainer Mark the container “Suspect Hazardous Waste”Mark the container “Suspect Hazardous Waste” Do not intermingle with other wastesDo not intermingle with other wastes

Leaking or Suspect PackagesLeaking or Suspect Packages Package and Contents BreachedPackage and Contents Breached

• Seek guidance from EMO-Waste Seek guidance from EMO-Waste Management on disposalManagement on disposal

• Treat as hazardous wasteTreat as hazardous waste• Do not attempt to recover materials Do not attempt to recover materials

May be attempted after appropriate safety May be attempted after appropriate safety review has been completedreview has been completed

Only allowed if appropriately characterized and Only allowed if appropriately characterized and adequate controls in placeadequate controls in place

CAT management has authorized work to CAT management has authorized work to proceedproceed

• Written procedures for recovery may be Written procedures for recovery may be needed. needed.

Leaking or Suspect PackagesLeaking or Suspect Packages

Actions required Actions required • CAT management must consult with CAT management must consult with

APS Chemical Hygiene Officer to:APS Chemical Hygiene Officer to: determine investigation requirementsdetermine investigation requirements determine reporting requirementsdetermine reporting requirements prepare appropriate reportsprepare appropriate reports document the situation and actions document the situation and actions

takentaken

TUD-23 Small Quantity ExceptionTUD-23 Small Quantity Exception

DOT Class or Division NumberDOT Class or Division Number Name of Class or DivisionName of Class or Division Maximum amount Maximum amount per container (gram per container (gram solid or ml liquid)solid or ml liquid)

(Materials that can be transported by APS Users in small quantities on ANL site)(Materials that can be transported by APS Users in small quantities on ANL site)

Class 3Class 3 Flammable and combustible liquidFlammable and combustible liquid 3030

Division 4.1Division 4.1 Flammable solidFlammable solid 3030

Division 4.2Division 4.2

(PGII and PGIII)(PGII and PGIII)Spontaneous combustible materialSpontaneous combustible material 3030


(PGII and PGIII)(PGII and PGIII)Dangerous when wet materialDangerous when wet material 3030

Division 5.1Division 5.1 OxidizerOxidizer 3030

Division 5.2Division 5.2 Organic PeroxideOrganic Peroxide 3030


(PGI)(PGI)Poisonous materialPoisonous material 11


(PGII and PGIII)(PGII and PGIII)Poisonous materialPoisonous material 3030

Class 8Class 8 Corrosive materialCorrosive material 3030

Class 9Class 9 Misc. hazardous materialMisc. hazardous material 3030

Qualifying materials and quantity limits of materials that may be transported to the APS by APS Users. This table applies to ground transport only.

TUD-23 Small Quantity ExceptionTUD-23 Small Quantity Exception

DOT Class or Division DOT Class or Division NumberNumber

Name of Class or Name of Class or DivisionDivision

Maximum Maximum amount per amount per container container (gram solid (gram solid or ml liquid)or ml liquid)

(Materials that (Materials that cannotcannot be transported by APS Users in small be transported by APS Users in small quantities on ANL site)quantities on ANL site)

Class 1Class 1 All divisions of All divisions of explosives and explosives and detonating devicesdetonating devices

00

Class 2Class 2 Flammable gas, non-Flammable gas, non-flammable compressed flammable compressed gas, and poisonous gasgas, and poisonous gas

00


(PGI)(PGI)Spontaneous Spontaneous combustible materialcombustible material

00


(PGI)(PGI)Dangerous when wet Dangerous when wet materialmaterial

00

Division 6.2Division 6.2 Infectious agentsInfectious agents 00

Division 7Division 7 Radioactive materialRadioactive material 00

TUD-25 Transport of Cryo-Preserved Biological SamplesTUD-25 Transport of Cryo-Preserved Biological Samples

Proper Shipping NameProper Shipping Name Hazard Hazard ClassClass

UN NumberUN Number Labels Labels RequiredRequired

PropanePropane 2.12.1 19781978 2.12.1

EthaneEthane 2.12.1 10351035 2.12.1

ChlorodifluoromethaneChlorodifluoromethane 2.22.2 10181018 2.22.2

Refrigerant gas, n.o.s.Refrigerant gas, n.o.s. 2.22.2 10781078 2.22.2

Authorized Materials

TUD-25 Transport of Cryo-Preserved Biological SamplesTUD-25 Transport of Cryo-Preserved Biological Samples

ManufacturerManufacturer

CharacteristicCharacteristic International International CryogenicsCryogenics

Taylor-WhartonTaylor-Wharton MVEMVE

Generic product name Generic product name (as described in the (as described in the manufacturer’s manufacturer’s literature)literature)

Liquid Nitrogen Shipping Liquid Nitrogen Shipping VesselVessel

Liquid Nitrogen Liquid Nitrogen Biological ShipperBiological Shipper

Vapor ShipperVapor Shipper

Model NumberModel Number VS series (3 sizes)VS series (3 sizes) CP series (4 sizes)CP series (4 sizes) SC series (4 sizes)SC series (4 sizes)

LNLN22 Capacity (liters) Capacity (liters) 4, 5, 64, 5, 6 4, 5, 6, 124, 5, 6, 12 2, 3, 4, 92, 3, 4, 9

Static holding time Static holding time (days)(days)

23, 37, 4023, 37, 40 11, 30, 30, 3411, 30, 30, 34 8, 14, 14, 258, 14, 14, 25

Evaporation rate Evaporation rate (liters/day)(liters/day)

0.12 to 0.190.12 to 0.19 0.17 to 0.400.17 to 0.40 0.19 to 0.850.19 to 0.85

Outside diameter Outside diameter (inches)(inches)

8.75 to 158.75 to 15 9.2 to 15.69.2 to 15.6 7.2 to 18.37.2 to 18.3

Height (inches)Height (inches) 20.6 to 2520.6 to 25 18.2 to 26.418.2 to 26.4 13.5 to 2213.5 to 22

Full weight (pounds)Full weight (pounds) 21.5 to 3321.5 to 33 18.6 to 50.018.6 to 50.0 8.8 to 388.8 to 38

Capacity, number of Capacity, number of vials (depending on vials (depending on size of shipper)size of shipper)

36 to 92436 to 924

(1.2 ml)(1.2 ml)30 to 50030 to 500

(2 ml)(2 ml)9 to 11349 to 1134

(1.2 or 2 ml)(1.2 or 2 ml)

Lockable necktube Lockable necktube insertinsert

YesYes YesYes YesYes

Outer ShellOuter Shell AluminumAluminum Ribbed aluminumRibbed aluminum AluminumAluminum

Allowed dry shippers

User Shipping SummaryUser Shipping Summary

DOT Hazard ClassificationDOT Hazard Classification

Options for Shipment HandlingOptions for Shipment Handling

ANL Shipping ANL Shipping DepartmentDepartment

User User Transport Transport on the ANL on the ANL

SiteSite

User User Arranged Arranged Carrier Carrier PickupPickup

Non-Non-hazardous hazardous materialmaterial

Including dry shippers not Including dry shippers not containing DOT hazardous containing DOT hazardous materialsmaterials

AllowedAllowed AllowedAllowed AllowedAllowed1,21,2

Hazardous Hazardous Materials Materials and and Dangerous Dangerous GoodsGoods

1. Small Quantities1. Small Quantities AllowedAllowed AllowedAllowed33 AllowedAllowed1,21,2 (ground (ground

transport transport only)only)

2. Bio-samples in dry 2. Bio-samples in dry shippers with frozen shippers with frozen propane, etc.propane, etc.44

AllowedAllowed Allowed (on Allowed (on the ANL-E the ANL-E site only)site only)

Not PermittedNot Permitted

3. All other Hazardous 3. All other Hazardous MaterialsMaterials

RequiredRequired Not Not PermittedPermitted

Not PermittedNot Permitted

Who Can Handle Non-Radioactive APS User Shipments

1 Shipping papers shall be addressed as from: User Name, User’s Home Institution, c/o APS Sector ___, 9700 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, IL 60439.2 If the sender is an ANL employee or if ANL material is being sent then the shipment must be arranged through the ANL Shipping Department.3 In accordance with the small quantity exception as specified in APS Technical Update 23 (16 July 1998).4 Air shipment allowed in accordance with the DOT requirements as specified in APS Technical Update 25 (20 May 1999).

Dry ShipperDry Shipper

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